Nonfiction is a wide and varied genre, so it can be difficult to find clear guidelines to follow. Most importantly, you should know why you are writing this book and what you hope readers will take away from it. From there, following these five elements...

Our favorite stories have a well-crafted structure and contain common elements. We think of writing as an art, but does it have elements of math and science? Elaine Ash thinks so. Ash, author, editor, and book coach, shares her research on structure...

If pursuing a traditional publishing path, it's important to understand literary agent and publisher expectations. You will typically need to submit a compelling query letter, but in some cases you will also be required to submit a book proposal package...

Author Kaitlin Solimine has received several scholarships, awards, and residencies for her writing, including the 2012 Dzanc Books/Disquiet International Literary Program award for her debut novel Empire of Glass , judged by the Pulitzer Prize winning...

Felicia Low-Jimenez and Adan Jimenez (A.J. Low), co-authors of the Singaporean middle-grade book series Sherlock Sam , both grew up reading a lot of mystery books such as Nancy Drew and The Famous 5 . Adan began writing at a young age and loved telling...

Artist and author Steve Alpert discusses the process of taking his book and making it into a play. Before his play, he had experience in a number of roles, including producing. He actually swore off doing another play before he was hit by inspiration...

Marika Flatt, founder of PR By The Book, discusses book publicity and the route to gaining exposure. As a 17-year veteran of the industry, Flatt has seen attention spans shrink drastically. She’s found a number of things to be true when it comes...

Artist and author Steve Alpert discusses the process of taking his book and making it into a play. Before his play, he had experience in a number of roles, including producing. He actually swore off doing another play before he was hit by inspiration...

Marika Flatt, founder of PR By The Book, discusses book publicity and the route to gaining exposure. As a 17-year veteran of the industry, Flatt has seen attention spans shrink drastically. She’s found a number of things to be true when it comes...